Pewabic Pottery and artwork


Not many people I have spoken to in the city know about the Pewabic Pottery place located on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. It's one of the more underrated attractions in Detroit (along with the Belle Isle Conservatory

But it is one of the best kept secret destinations you can go to while you stay in the city. It is a national landmark so it's a wonder why more people don't know about it. The shop has been at its current location for more than a century and continues to educate people on pewabic pottery. They even offer classes to teach you and artist also showcase their works here from time to time. You can also purchase works. Prices are pretty affordable. I remember in high school (seems like such a long time ago :) )

I did a project on architecture in the city of Detroit and buildings such as the Guardian Building featured this type of tile and I was actually able to go and buy some tiles and show them to the class. Pewabic tile was very much in demand back in Detroit's early days and it still is. Some of the buildings where you can find this type of art are:

There are many many more buildings which feature pewabic tile but there are just too many to name. This is definitely a destination to add to your to your list of Detroit Attractions to go visit. Also be sure to check their official website here.

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